How to Clean a Silver Ring Exposed to Chlorine

Written by sarah coennen| 13/05/2017

Silver as a metal is actually too soft to make jewellery by itself. Most silver jewellery is actually about 92 per cent silver and 8 per cent a different metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99 per cent silver, so it is a lot more fragile. Silver can be exposed to chlorine in swimming pools, jacuzzis and spas. Ideally, you should take your jewellery off before getting into a swimming pool or other chlorinated water.

Run the tap until you have some warm water.

Collect all of your silver jewellery that has been exposed to chlorine.

Put a dab of mild dish soap on your fingers.

Scrub the silver with your fingers.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Hang to dry.

Tip

Do not use a toothbrush, toothpaste or baking soda to clean your jewellery. These substances are too abrasive to use on silver jewellery. Get in hard-to-reach places on your jewellery with a soft small paintbrush.

Tips and warnings

Do not use a toothbrush, toothpaste or baking soda to clean your jewellery. These substances are too abrasive to use on silver jewellery. Get in hard-to-reach places on your jewellery with a soft small paintbrush.